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Disabled Ukrainians have been treated awfully by Russian invaders

Tortured, abducted, disappeared: the desperate plight of disabled Ukrainians at the hands of Russian invaders

Nick Ferrari spent the day in the Met Police Operations Control Room

Nick Ferrari goes behind the scenes at the Met Police's massive efforts to keep the peace at heated protests

Mining giant BHP's huge takeover offer for Anglo American could spark new wave of blockbuster deals in Britain

Mining giant BHP's huge takeover offer for Anglo American could spark new wave of blockbuster deals in Britain

Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the killing of Jill Dando - her murder has never been solved

Who killed Jill Dando? Hopefully the killer will finally be brought to justice

Highlights and Opinion

Met chief Sir Mark Rowley has said that anyone using a 'swastika in the context of the Middle East crisis' will be arrested.

Met police chief pledges to arrest protesters using swastikas at Gaza protests

Sir Mark Rowley said filming interactions with police at protests had become "intrusive".

Filming police at protests is 'physically intrusive' and 'escalates situations', says Met Commissioner

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Kemi Badenoch has launched a 'call for input'.

Gender-neutral toilets could lead to ‘schoolgirls getting UTIs because they don't want to share’, minister says

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Met police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley spoke on LBC on Wednesday

Female officer’s hand reattached as Met chief reveals horror injuries suffered by police in Hainault sword attack

LBC observed how Scotland Yard manages to police divisive demonstrations in London

'It makes our job incredibly difficult': Police surrounded by cameras on protests as they make ‘on the hoof’ law changes

Andrew Marr

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John Cleese has said he's 'all in favour of content warnings'.

‘I’m all in favour of trigger warnings’, John Cleese tells LBC as he says ‘society has changed’

Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest following Humza Yousaf's resignation

'I know the limits of my own abilities': Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest

Salman Rushdie has warned it's a "bad time" for free speech.

Salman Rushdie warns limiting free speech over social justice issues is ‘slippery slope’

Two of the Household Cavalry horses are 'in serious condition' and there are concerns they may never fully recover

'Seriously injured' horses undergo emergency operations after London rampage - as one recovers in equine hospital

Two Household Cavalry horses 'in serious condition' amid fears animals may not survive after London rampage

Two Household Cavalry horses 'in serious condition' amid fears animals may not survive after London rampage

The UK will 'need an Iron Dome in the future', the head of the Armed Forces has told LBC.

UK in ‘live conversations’ to develop ‘Iron Dome’ defence system, head of Armed Forces tells LBC

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Ben Elton has criticised Liz Truss

Liz Truss' resurgence shows the 'depressing level of politics we've arrived at', says comedian Ben Elton

Andrew Marr

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This is the moment Nick Ferrari puts a government minister on the spot over the government's new plans to ban smoking.

'When will the Conservatives be banning alcohol?' Nick Ferrari puts minister on the spot after smoking ban vote passes

Andrew Marr

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'I'm ashamed to say Nick, I started smoking when I was 12' Tory MP reveals

Minister who reveals she started smoking at 12 says she's not interested in freedom argument against ban

This guest told LBC he was against Rishi Sunak's smoking ban because 'everybody dies in the end' and the NHS should 'price in' the cost of dealing with sick Brits.

'The NHS is there to make you healthy' guest dismisses smoking ban as 'everybody dies in the end'

David Buik asks why the 21st century has been a disappointing period for business.

Why has the 21st century been such a disappointing period for business and UK stock markets?

8 days ago

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and I vow to continue fight against institutional racism in the Met, writes Sadiq Khan

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and fight against institutional racism, writes Sadiq Khan

10 days ago

I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell

I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell

13 days ago

Why I’m running the London Marathon this weekend, writes Johnny Jenkins

From pandemic pondering to pavement pursuits my journey to the London Marathon finish line and why I'm running again

13 days ago

Iran's direct assault: Escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

Iran's direct assault and escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

16 days ago

Sadiq Khan’s pay-per-mile would be a disaster for London, and that’s why I am determined to stop it, writes Susan Hall

Sadiq Khan’s ‘pay-per-mile’ is a threat to every family in London, writes Susan Hall

16 days ago

London's public transport network is vast and comprehensive, but not without its faults...

London's most ‘bizarre and infuriating’ transport quirks including a five-metre cycle lane and ‘labyrinth’ Tube station

17 days ago

From Sue Gray to Nick Clegg: The bizarre list of people Liz Truss is blaming for her own failures

From Sue Gray to Nick Clegg: The bizarre list of people Liz Truss is blaming for her own failures

17 days ago

We need a commitment to compassion - I vow to end rough sleeping in London by 2030, writes Sadiq Khan

We need a commitment to compassion - I vow to end rough sleeping in London by 2030, writes Sadiq Khan

17 days ago

Mr Sunak faced a grilling from LBC listeners this morning

From Israel & Rwanda to shoplifting and swastikas - a nervous Rishi Sunak covered it all with no notes

22 days ago

Joe Biden blindsided, but not blinded, by solar eclipse, writes Simon Marks in Washington DC

Joe Biden blindsided, but not blinded, by solar eclipse, writes Simon Marks in Washington DC

23 days ago

Richard Tice’s Party used a seemingly rushed, last-minute press conference in Westminster to attack the Labour Party, and urged his party’s candidates not to tweet when drunk.

‘Scrap Net Zero target to fund NHS’ and don’t ‘tweet when drunk’, say Reform UK

24 days ago

I stopped being a vegetarian and started eating meat six months ago - it’s changed my life, writes Johnny Jenkins for LBC Views

I stopped being a vegetarian and started eating meat six months ago - it’s changed my life

24 days ago

Sir Alan Duncan 'joins a number of other distinguished people who have knowingly or otherwise used racist narratives about Jews', writes Danny Stone.

Sir Alan Duncan should be using language judiciously instead of parroting narratives used to hurt Jews for decades

26 days ago

Jose Andres

In Washington celebrity chef and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, Israel has picked a powerful enemy

28 days ago

Sir Alan Duncan: The rogue Conservative grandee dividing his party

Sir Alan Duncan: The rogue Conservative grandee dividing his party

28 days ago

Biden tactical response in Middle East sparks concerns of escalation with Israel willing to go it alone

Biden tactical response in Middle East sparks concerns of escalation with Israel willing to go it alone

29 days ago

From a friend: This is indefensible, we need to temporarily suspend the sale of arms to Israel, says Nick Ferrari

From a friend: This is indefensible, we need to temporarily suspend the sale of arms to Israel, says Nick Ferrari

29 days ago

More Opinion on LBC

Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them

Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy

Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle

Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies

Premier League clubs should stump up money for policing, writes Henry Riley

Met Police chief is right to put the boot into the Premier League, writes Henry Riley

Image taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, seen here firing her Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea

Red Sea clashes with the Houthis must not be just a fight for freedom of navigation - but for freedom from Iran’s hostile actions too
Nick Ferrari blames 'lazy, irresponsible parents' for rising absenteeism in schools

Nick Ferrari blames 'lazy, irresponsible parents' for rising absenteeism in schools

The Lib Dems are embracing their whacky side with more outlandish stunts

The Lib Dems are embracing their whacky side with more outlandish stunts, but will it cut through at the ballot box?

Supporting Britain's Pubs in 2024

Raising a glass to recovery: Supporting Britain's pubs in 2024 and beyond

David Buik hopes for a happy 2024 for investors

2023 was a roller coaster for global equities - let's hope it's a happy new year for investors

Travel disruption

Dean Dunham explains what you're entitled to if your Christmas travel plans are disrupted amid festive chaos

Dawn French speaks to Andrew Marr.

'Posh people have to prove themselves to me', says comedian Dawn French in conversation with Andrew Marr

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